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RE: Goal Achieved

Nice. That does look better. I used my ostomy ring, stealth belt, and braca barrier strips (y shaped). The issue was the very top part that the belt...

2 years ago
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RE: Goal Achieved

The next day I leaned that while my stealth belt is awesome it is not rip current proof, lol. I stayed in way too long and I could see my appliance g...

2 years ago
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RE: Goal Achieved

@veganostomy depends on the water. It was pretty windy today but still super smooth. I was in the bay though. Open ocean is a totally different st...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

I like that. I wake up at times with a massive balloon. I got a slight leak last night at work. Syralth belt saved my butt.

2 years ago
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RE: Gall Bladder Surgery

@tony-h Best of luck. I'm sure you'll pull through just fine.

2 years ago
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RE: A Mini Guide to Ostomy Supplies: Wafers (w/ Video)

Heat and pressure. A support belt helps too, especially if you're in a hurry. I've had to do a quick change right before leaving for work. Stealth ...

2 years ago
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RE: It goes to show you that one product can be vastly different from another

Have you tried heavy stomach powder without brushing it off? I used to crust in layers now I just use one heavy layer with heavy barrier spray. It...

2 years ago
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RE: Osto Ring

So far the device is working great. I changed my appliance after 7 days with no sign of pending leaks. I went swimming for a couple hours a day 5 of...

2 years ago
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RE: Hollister 8931 defective LOT 2l272

I've had about 3 defective bags recently. A small leak at the drain. Very small but starts to show on about day 3.

2 years ago
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RE: Osto Ring

@veganostomy You can use the stealthbelt, but you have to use a hollister 2 piece system.

2 years ago
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RE: Osto Ring

@veganostomy It's a ring that goes over your wafer to provide extra security and prevent leaks. Dear Value...

2 years ago
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RE: Maintaining thicker output while sick

I do the imodium regularly although not as frequently as before.

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

Gotcha. I do worry about ballooning. It hasn't been as bad lately.

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

How does gas cause leaks? I do feel thr gas coming out of three stoma at times and I usually don't feel the stool.

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

@veganostomy Thank you. It had a de ent amount but it wasn't ballooning. I do get a lot of gas, even in the morning when I haven't eaten in 10-12 ho...

2 years ago
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RE: Ostomy support garments and washing

I've been washing mine in the hower with hand soap. In the past I've used three washing machine on delicate and followed by hang drying. I just try...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

I just had a leak after approximately 56.5 hours. I burped the bag right before that and laid back down. Had I emptied the bag and unfastened the st...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

@john68 it was significantly better this morning. I dud a heavy double crust last change

2 years ago
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